Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to San Franciscoby plane, train, or shuttle

Find Transport to San Francisco

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to San Francisco by plane, train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IST - SFO
    17h 11m
    $471–1,014

  2. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane IST - OAK
    20h
    $397–1,110

  3. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IST - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    23h 30m
    $518–1,678

  4. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane IST - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    25h 41m
    $510–1,588

Istanbul Airport (IST) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration16h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Istanbul to San Francisco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,730.6 mi
  • Duration: 17h 11m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Turkish Airlines and United Airlines fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides